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Sudden night rain near a bridge. Size is 6 1/2″ x 14 5/8″. Loose mounted at top of print..

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Rare Scene: Tenjin Shrine at Yushima. 15″ Tall x 6 5/8″ Wide. Full Borders / Margins. Print Displays Excellent Colors. Minor Age Tone Spots / Marks. Slight Tip Glue Residue Top Back. Rich Unfaded /Deep Registery. Strong Bleed to Verso. No Tears / Lays Flat. A Super Nice Print. Circa: 1920 / 30s.

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Mount Fuji from Mizukubo. A beautiful print with strong colors. The summit of the mountain is a bright white against a warm pink sky changing to light lavender. These colors are in dramatic contrast to the dark foreground of the farm village. Tape residue on reverse, but otherwise very good condition. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “printed.matter” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Vietnam, Uruguay.

• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Region of Origin: Japan

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Shotei Takahashi Takahash Shotei. When he was 16 years old, he started a job with the Imperial Household Department of Foreign Affairs, where he copied the designs of foreign ceremonial objects. As with many Japanese woodblock artists over his lifetime he signed his work with various names and worked for several publishing companies. After studying art, Shotei and Terazaki Kogyo founded the Japan Youth Painting Society in 1889. In 1907, as a successful artist, he was recruited by Shzabur Watanabe to contribute to the Shin Hanga (“New Prints”) art movement in Japan. Watanabe helped to fulfill the Western demand for Ukiyoe woodblock prints which would be similar to familiar historical masters of that genre, including Hiroshige. In about 1921 Shotei added the artistic name of Hiroaki. In 1923 the Great Kanto earthquake (and subsequent fire) destroyed Watanabe’s facilities; this included all Shin Hanga woodblocks. Thus, Shotei recreated prior designs destroyed in the Great Kanto earthquake and also continued to produce new woodblocks. Shotei died of pneumonia on February 11, 1945. There is a persistent rumor that he died in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, but this is incorrect. Since Watanabe produced artwork for Western collectors there are numerous copies of Shotei woodblocks in Western museums including the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. Not examined out of frame. This print measures approximately. (38 cm x 16,5 cm) ; The framed dimensions are approximately: 18 1/4. 46 cm x 23. Condition : The print is in good condition. The frame has some minor scratches. Please look at pictures. The item “Hiroaki Shotei Takahashi (Japan, 1871-1945) Sudden Rain Japanese Woodblock Print” is in sale since Friday, July 5, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “hourestate” and is located in Pikesville, Maryland. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Artist: Shotei Takahashi
• Style: Asian
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Printing Technique: Woodblock Printing
• Medium: Woodcut & Block
• Date of Creation: Unknown
• Original/Reproduction: Original Print
• Framed/Unframed: Framed under glass
• Signed: Signed
• Features: Framed
• Color: Multi-Color
• Subject: Figures
• Originality: Original
• Print Surface: Paper

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Hiroaki Takahashi Shotei Antique Japanese Woodblock Print. “Snow at Asakusa” C. 6 5/8″ x 14 7/8″. Tipped into its original publisher backing. No flaws that can be detected. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “Hiroaki Takahashi Shotei Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Shin Hanga Mint” is in sale since Sunday, September 29, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “millbrookantiques” and is located in Baltimore, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, Brazil, France, Australia, Russian federation, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Monaco, Viet nam, Uruguay.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print

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According to research, print is dated to 1932 and usually referred to as “Izumi Bridge in Rain” or Night Shower on Izumi Bridge. A beautiful composition of two figures running across a wooden bridge. Both are holding umbrellas, one of which is barefoot whilst carrying a paper lantern. Hallmarks: Piece is signed along left side center edge. Reverse side of woodblock is stamped Made in Japan. Dimensions: Mat Length 17 3/4″ x Height 9 7/8″. Visible Image Length 14 1/2″ x Height 6 1/4″. Print Length 15 1/8″ x Height 6 3/4″. Condition: Great vintage condition with very minor wear to print. Minor soiling to mat. Colors are strong and vivid. Print is not adhered to backing. The item “1932 Hiroaki Takahashi Shotei Japanese Woodblock Night Shower Rain Izumi Bridge” is in sale since Thursday, April 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “rareheir” and is located in Oakland, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1900-1940
• Primary Material: Paper
• Maker: Takahashi Shotei
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Color: Multi-Color

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HIROAKI SHOTEI TAKAHASHI, NIGHT SHOWER AT IZUMI BRIDGE, JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT. THIS IS A CHIRIMEN (CREPE) PRINT WHICH MAKES IT MORE DURABLE. SHOTEI’S STAMP IS ON THE LEFT MIDDLE BUT DUE TO THE CREPE PROCESS AND THE DARK COLORING IT DID NOT SCAN WELL. THIS IS ONE OF SHOTEI’S MOST PRIZED IMAGES. IMPRESSION AND COLOR ARE VERY FINE. CORNERS ARE FRAYED AND THERE IS A PINHOLE IN LOWER LEFT CORNER. Print measures: 12.2 x 5.6 inches. The item “HIROAKI SHOTEI TAKAHASHI, NIGHT SHOWER AT IZUMI BRIDGE, JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT” is in sale since Saturday, June 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “woodblocks-etc” and is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: 1900-1940

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PRINT MEASURES 6.7 x 15 inches, Mitsugir-ban. There is a dark wash to simulate aging. Gofun (white powder) for the rain effect. Some toning and abrasions on top area of print. The item “HIROAKI (SHOTEI) TAKAHASHI Japanese Woodblock Print FIVE-STORIED PAGODA, NIKKO” is in sale since Tuesday, January 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “woodblocks-etc” and is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Primary Material: Paper
• Age: 1900-1940
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Color: Multi-Color

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Excellent untrimmed, undamaged condition. The item “HIROAKI TAKAHASHI SHOTEI Tama White Cat, Original JAPANESE Woodblock Print” is in sale since Sunday, July 29, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “luongo4hty” and is located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Mexico.

• Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Primary Material: Paper
• Maker: Hiroaki Takahashi Shotei
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Color: Multi-Color

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Artist: Hiroaki (sealed = Shotei). Spring evening: (Haru no yoi). Condition: extremely early printing, entire print shows prominent wood grain (very unusual, also possible that the woodgrain simulates rainfall). Not examined out side of frame. Frame: 15 1/4” x 7 5/8′. All of our Japanese woodblock prints are Ukiyo-e/Original pieces of artwork guaranteed. And are not reproductions. The item “Hiroaki 1936 sealed Shotei spring evening Japanese Woodblock Print Ukiyoe” is in sale since Monday, October 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “betsubetsu” and is located in New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Painting, Scroll & Print
• Primary Material: Paper
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
• Age: 1936
• Featured Refinements: Japanese Woodblock Print

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